Wheat Gluten Dumping Probe and PSC Permissions

Summary#

• The Canada Border Services Agency started an investigation on June 19, 2026 into alleged injurious dumping of wheat gluten from the Italian Republic, the Republic of Poland, and the United Kingdom under the Special Import Measures Act.
• The Public Service Commission granted permission for Pierre Mullie (from Agriculture and Agri‑Food Canada) and Sileen Phillips (from Canada Revenue Agency) to run for municipal council in the election on October 26, 2026.

What it does#

• Canada Border Services Agency:
  • Opens an investigation into the alleged dumping of wheat gluten that originates in or is exported from Italy, Poland, and the UK. This was started on June 19, 2026 under the Special Import Measures Act.
  • Notes that the full product definition and tariff codes are posted on the CBSA website.
  • Says a Statement of Reasons will be made available within 15 days after the decision.
• Public Service Commission:
  • Grants permission for Pierre Mullie to seek nomination and be a candidate for Councillor in the Township of Tiny in the municipal election on October 26, 2026.
  • Grants permission for Sileen Phillips to seek nomination and be a candidate for Councillor in the City of Toronto in the municipal election on October 26, 2026.

Who's affected#

• The wheat gluten investigation could be noticed by:
  • Canadian wheat gluten producers and processors.
  • Importers and distributors of wheat gluten.
  • Food and industrial businesses that buy wheat gluten (for example, some food manufacturers and pet food makers).
    (The Gazette notice does not list specific companies.)
• The public‑service permissions directly affect:
  • Pierre Mullie and his employer, Agriculture and Agri‑Food Canada.
  • Sileen Phillips and her employer, Canada Revenue Agency.
  • Voters and candidates in the Township of Tiny and the City of Toronto ahead of the October 26, 2026 municipal election.

Why it matters#

• The CBSA investigation is the first formal step in a process that can, depending on the findings, lead to trade remedies such as duties or other measures on imports. That can change prices and supply for businesses that use or import wheat gluten.
• The Public Service Commission permissions mean two federal employees may run in municipal races while retaining their public‑service status. That matters to local voters and to workplace disclosure or staffing rules within those departments.